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The Quickening

The Vandals

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Album Review

The Quickening is as definitive as the Vandals get. Amidst the scabrous lyrics (such as the mock-cannibalistic "Hungry for You," which parodies the starving musician anthem in a rather unusual way) and the loud and fast punk attitude, there are actually some intriguing ideas and clever melodies. Part of that is due to the musicianship; drummer Josh Freese and bassist Joe Escalante are an especially astute rhythm section. Mostly, though, the band simply constructs some ingenious music melodies ("Hungry for You" is an homage to '60s garage rock) and overlays lyrics that tone down the gross out humor and silly goofiness of previous albums. The hilarious "Choose Your Masters" argues that, contrary to what Choose or Lose claims, fans who watch MTV should not be allowed to vote, while "Canine Euthanasia" is a surprisingly touching ode to a beloved pet that had to be put down. The Quickening contains no shortage of silly humor, but tempers it with just the right amount of reflection, which guarantees that this will be considered one of the best Vandals albums. ~ Victor W. Valdivia, Rovi

Customer Reviews

Funny, clever, and cool

The quickening is pretty funny, but also good. Stop smiling is more hardcore (even though the Vandals aren't) where songs like Alah and tastes like chicken are funny. Overall this is a good cd

2nd best vandals record (in my opinion)

This and live fast diarrea are dope. buy it and your home mosh pit is ready. The best part is the guitarest's creativeness and the hysterical lyrics.

tastes like chicken

This is a solid album. Every song will have you cracking up but still leave you satisfied.

Biography

Formed: 1980 in Huntington Beach, CA

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s

Orange County punk veterans the Vandals traced their roots back to the earliest days of their local scene, but didn't really make much of an impact as recording artists until the '90s. By that time, their snide, terminally juvenile humor and catchy punk-pop had done a great deal to set the tone of Orange County's thriving punk and ska scene. Clear spiritual forefathers of bands like the Offspring, blink-182, and Less Than Jake, the Vandals took their cues from early punk comedians like the Dickies...
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